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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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